We’ve all heard as leaders that practicing vulnerability can enhance connection and enable trust-building with the people we most need to influence and engage. But the act of making yourself vulnerable—and knowing exactly when and how to do so—can be difficult and scary, and it’s easier said than done. Join us online for an interactive […]
Transitioning your gift processing to a centralized paperless process can increase your team’s capacity while also helping you assess the progress of each gift more quickly and evaluate your overall goals more accurately, saving your shop both time and money. However, getting campus stakeholders on-board to make this change requires a strategy that provides evidence of how a paperless approach to gift processing can be beneficial to your institution, as well as to your relationships with your donors. Join us to hear how the University of Utah recently made the move to a paperless process. You’ll […]
Colleges and universities have historically operated within primarily heteronormative, patriarchal systems, and have often not felt welcoming to those who identify outside of these norms. Thankfully, opportunities for those who identify as LGBTQ continue to grow. In this webcast, you will learn from Dr. Karen Whitney, Interim Chancellor for the University of Illinois-Springfield, on how you can use your […]
Strategically Integrating Experiential Learning into the Curriculum February 25 – 26, 2021 Create a plan to align stakeholders and drive progress towards the implementation of your experiential learning initiatives. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. […]
s higher education faces immense change brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent impact on enrollment, budgets, and hiring, an increase in interim leadership positions is becoming the norm. How might taking on an interim leadership role impact your career? If you do decide to accept an interim position, how can you ensure […]
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Amidst the competing demands of teaching and service, academics are always under pressure to find time for their scholarship. During these uncertain times, with daily routines disrupted, the challenge of maintaining scholarship work is even more critical. Many academics are struggling with the competing priorities of remote learning, student and university needs, and their own […]
Customer Service Skills Training: Certification for Higher Education Professionals March 23 – 25, 2021 Gain the knowledge and skills you need to provide high-quality customer service. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure to […]
In the wake of the grand jury decisions not to indict the officers responsible for the deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown in 2014, students at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine led a coalition of medical schools in responding to calls for racial justice in healthcare. The School of Medicine made a multimillion-dollar commitment to fund a School of Medicine initiative called Differences Matter. This multi-year, multi-faceted initiative was designed to position UCSF as the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive […]
Instructor Dr. Sandra MilesVice President, Student AffairsChief Diversity & Inclusion OfficerFlagler College Course Highlights 1hr, 42m of video instruction Downloadable resources Course Details Released 2/23/2021 Feelings of defensiveness and discomfort are common when engaging in conversations around race and bias. Even those who have done extensive reading on these emotionally-charged topics can find themselves fumbling […]
Women’s Leadership Success in Higher Education (Pre-Conference Workshop + Virtual Conference) March 22 – 24, 2021 Become your most powerful self. Join women from across higher education to gain confidence as a leader, prioritize your goals, chart your career path, and expand your network! PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP: CONFLICT MANAGEMENT MARCH 22, 2021 DAY 1 | MARCH […]
Women’s Leadership Success in Higher Education March 23 – 24, 2021 Become your most powerful self. Join women from across higher education to gain confidence as a leader, prioritize your goals, chart your career path, and expand your network! DAY 1 DAY 2 ENSURE YOUR TECHNOLOGY IS READY This workshop is intentionally designed to allow […]
Instructor Jeanne A.K. Hey, Ph.D.Dean EmeritaUniversity of New England Course Highlights 1 hr, 31 mins of video instruction Downloadable resources Course Details Released 3/23/2021 In this workshop, you will learn strategies to help you manage and resolve a variety of conflicts within your department and institution. You will be introduced to practical tools that can […]
Everyone experiences imposter syndrome at some point in their lives—that dreaded feeling that you don’t belong or that you haven’t earned the right to be doing the work you’re doing—when in fact your experience and expertise are more than enough. In addition, even though it’s a universal phenomenon, women tend to experience imposter syndrome more than men. Our excellent on-demand webcast, Creating an Inner Coach […]
Developing videos for your donors can seem daunting, especially when you have a lot to say and only 60-90 seconds to say it. However, using video as a tool to communicate not only meaningful information but also gratitude to your donors can change the game in your stewardship efforts. Producing videos that show gratitude and […]
Department budgeting requires more than just tracking revenue and expenses in a spreadsheet. This video course presents you with the tools, tips, and knowledge you need to plan for, create, manage, and communicate about your department’s budget in a strategic and meaningful way, ensuring the needs of your students, faculty, and staff are fully met. […]
Curiosity drives learning. Yet for many of us, it is not uncommon to feel constrained in our curiosity. Fear of failure, reticence to challenge the norm, intolerance to ambiguity, or simply forgetting the power of curiosity can limit leaders in their ability to deal with complex problems. When we do not push beyond our limits and develop a curiosity mindset, we often miss out on the most valuable opportunities that […]
Witnessing inappropriate and/or biased behavior can be uncomfortable—but the discomfort is likely tenfold for the person actually experiencing it. We all have an active role to play in creating more inclusive and equitable environments on campus, however, responding appropriately can be daunting at first and it takes practice. Join us for this training to raise your own self-awareness and build confidence so that you can intervene appropriately during challenging situations whether they be with students, […]
Academic leaders are typically expert scholars in their fields but don’t learn core leadership skills when they move into their leadership positions. They rarely get formal training on ways to be simultaneously self-aware, emotionally intelligent, savvy about navigating systems and hierarchies, as well as effective at financial management, public speaking, crisis management, and conflict resolution. […]
In research, it is not uncommon to interrogate your own positionality in relation to who you are researching to avoid bias. As leaders, however, we’re often focused on the long-term strategy and health of the organization and ignore the important practice of understanding who we are in relation to who we lead. When you understand […]
